Any given day
On any given day, it’s quite possible that you’ll wonder if this is the thing you should be doing. You might be bored, or aimless.… Read More »Any given day
Vision
The Years Are Short
I’ve been reflecting on this theme for the last few days, and I teared up when I came across this. HT: Russ Roberts, here.
No finish line (2)
“No finish line” applies to most of our work too. There will be tasks to tick off and projects that we complete, but most of… Read More »No finish line (2)
Solon of Athens (via Herodotus) on looking to the end
Solon, the great law-giver of Athens, is visiting Croesus, the rich and poweful King of Lidya. After showing off his wealth, Croesus is disappointed when… Read More »Solon of Athens (via Herodotus) on looking to the end
Worse than this change
Change – especially change that feels beyond our control – is often unsettling. Will things ever be this good again? When people talk about change… Read More »Worse than this change
Speed x time
When someone overtakes you – or you cruise past someone else – there are things you need to know before you can feel bad or… Read More »Speed x time
Alcuin of York on ageing and the human condition
“We poor wretches!Why do we love you, World, when you’re running away from us?You keep running away from us,and yet we still love You.” Alcuin… Read More »Alcuin of York on ageing and the human condition
The monkey and the oranges
The monkey appeared by the fruit bowl, snaffled two armfuls of oranges and made a clean getaway before any of us could react. It legged… Read More »The monkey and the oranges
More than you can chew
“… only pausing to remark that many find it unnecessary to fill the mouth to its utmost capacity.” Misquotation of Pip in David Lean’s Great… Read More »More than you can chew
See how they run
I was running this morning – a bit of a slow, tired one – when someone came past in the other direction running with intent,… Read More »See how they run